Renault Confirms UK Pricing And Specification For Clio
GT-Line

LONDON – June 10, 2013: Following in the illustrious treadmarks of
its potent sibling, Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC, Renault has confirmed
UK pricing and specification for the GT-Line 120 EDC, its more affordable,
but equally attractive, brother.

Priced at £17,395, the new version sits between the TCe 90 Dynamique S
MediaNav and the 200hp range-topper. With 120hp turbocharged power on tap,
allied to much of the hot hatch style and features from the high-selling
range’s halo model, but considerably lower running and purchase
costs, the French marque is looking for it to have broad customer
appeal.

The newcomer also benefits from two key differences to lesser Clios.
Firstly, a Sport Chassis as standard, with 40% stiffer dampers and specific
stops. Secondly, the added bonus of R.S. Drive. This system, offers two
driving modes (instead of three on the halo model), Normal and Sport.
Pressing the button sharpens up the car’s responses, including the
engine and gearbox mapping, ESC settings, steering feeling and throttle
pedal response. Selecting Sport mode shaves 30 milliseconds off of the
already impressive shift time of 200ms for the gearchange. It also retains
the multi-changedown function of the 200 Turbo EDC, usually the preserve of
supercars, simply by holding down the downshift paddle.

Like the driving experience overall, performance in the newcomer is
brisk. The new powertrain offers up 190Nm of torque, with a top speed of
121 mph. Against the stopwatch, 0-62 mph is achieved in a swift 9.9
seconds.

Under its sleek five-door bodyshell, it offers specific settings
courtesy of its aforementioned R.S. Drive set-up, plus impressive frugality
with 54.3 mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of only 120g/km CO2,
meaning zero road tax in the first year and just £30 thereafter A likely
attraction to a younger audience, its insurance rating is also a palatable
14E.

Instantly recognisable as a stylish alternative to rivals such as
thesimilarly powered MINI Cooper and Citroen DS3, the latest creation to be
fettled by the Renaultsport wizards is versatile, understated and
user-friendly.

In the unlikely event that these alterations still don’t
distinguish it enough from other versions, the optional Renault i.d. Malta
Blue paint finish certainly will.

The sport theme continues on the inside with an upmarket cabin boasting
dark carbon GT upholstery, matched with details picked out in chrome and
gloss black. A GT leather steering wheel with badging, Renaultsport seats
with additional side support, aluminium-capped pedals, steering
column-mounted gearshift paddles and specific instrument backgrounds all
testify to the fact that this is a pedigree, high-performance Clio.
Anthracite surrounds for the air vents, gearlever gaiter, plus inserts for
the gearlever and door panels also give the car an air of exclusivity.

In the true tradition of its warm hatch variants, Renault hasn’t
skimped on equipment either. The Clio GT-Line TCe 120 EDC is packed full of
the latest technology, including the seven-inch touchscreen R-Link
multi-media system with integrated TomTom Live satellite navigation and
three months TomTom Live Services subscription, Application Store and Eco
Driving Menu. The set-up also provides 4x35W Arkamys audio with 3D sound,
Bluetooth, USB and hands-free technology and Renault Bass Reflex system,
two tweeters and fingertip remote controls. As you would expect on the
penultimate version in the range, hands-free card for entry and ignition
and air conditioning are also standard.

Lastly, safety has not been forgotten either with ABS and a raft of
electronic aids (ESC and ETC (Electronic Stability and Traction Control),
HSA (Hill Start Assist) all specified as standard equipment.

In spite of the generous equipment level, several tempting items feature
on the options list for the more discerning customer. Among them are a
reversing camera, fixed glass panoramic sunroof and also leather upholstery
with heated front seats.

The all-new Clio GT-Line 120 EDC comes in five colours, one of which is
solely the preserve of this latest model, Renault i.d. metallic Malta Blue.
The others are white, a further Renault i.d. metallic Flame Red, plus
Diamond Black and Mercury.

Ordering is open ahead of appearing in showrooms from July, with first
customer deliveries commencing in September.